Stroke & Neuro OT Specialist (Band 5/6)

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Staff recognition

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Stroke and Neurology in-patients service. The post involves working with a well-established MDT on the ward, with opportunities for Band 5-6 progression and potential weekend cover on the stroke unit.

Applicants should be HCPC registered with at least 18 months post-graduate experience in rehabilitation, and be willing to work across outpatient and community settings.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum 18 months postgraduate experience in rehabilitation.
• Experience in stroke/neurological rehab is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist occupational therapy for stroke and neurological patients.
• Work within the ward-based stroke team on the unit.
• Collaborate with MDT colleagues (physiotherapy, speech therapy, nursing, medical staff).
• Work across outpatient and community settings for rehabilitation.
• Participate in in-service training and ongoing CPD.

Skills

Stroke rehabilitation

Cognitive rehabilitation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Outpatient experience

Education

HCPC registered

18 months post graduate experience

Job description

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Stroke and Neurology in-patients service. The post involves working with a well-established MDT on the ward, with opportunities for Band 5-6 progression and potential weekend cover on the stroke unit.

Applicants should be HCPC registered with at least 18 months post-graduate experience in rehabilitation, and be willing to work across outpatient and community settings.